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_73 (poles INTEGER, series VARCHAR, season VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the sum of poles of the firestone indy lights series before the 2009 season?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(poles) FROM table_name_73 WHERE series = "firestone indy lights series" AND season < 2009