Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1637041_2 (starts VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many instances do you see the year 2003?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(starts) FROM table_1637041_2 WHERE year = 2003