Adding an extra video track to FCP timeline?

Hi there
I'm trying to add an extra video track to the timeline to add some extra titles; the first two video spaces (V1 and V2) are being used. I'd like to add a V3. Suggestions?

You should be able to do it with the normal menu command under the Sequence menu ... or simply drag a clip to the area above your existing tracks and a new one will be created.
-DH

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