Adding video tracks

For some reason I can't seem to add more than 2 video tracks - i try to click within the sequence and it doesnt even show me the option of adding video tracks?
1st Gen Intell Mac Pro 2.66 running FCE HD 3.5 and the OS is Snow Leopard.
Thanks

It's an old bug. Try dragging a clip into the space above and it will add new tracks.

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