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_name_49 ( laps INTEGER, driver VARCHAR, points VARCHAR, car__number VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the lowest number of laps for ryan newman with over 96 points, a cur number under 24,

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(laps) FROM table_name_49 WHERE points > 96 AND car__number < 24 AND driver = "ryan newman"