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_22765887_1 (pole_position VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Who had the pole position in the August 15, 1981 race? 

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT pole_position FROM table_22765887_1 WHERE date = "August 15, 1981"