How many starts are associated with an oldsmobile engine, 21 finishes and before 2001?
CREATE TABLE table_name_17 (
    start INTEGER,
    year VARCHAR,
    engine VARCHAR,
    finish VARCHAR
)
SELECT SUM(start) FROM table_name_17 WHERE engine = "oldsmobile" AND finish = 21 AND year < 2001
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: How many starts are associated with an oldsmobile engine, 21 finishes and before 2001? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_name_17 (
    start INTEGER,
    year VARCHAR,
    engine VARCHAR,
    finish VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT SUM(start) FROM table_name_17 WHERE engine = "oldsmobile" AND finish = 21 AND year < 2001