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Originally Posted by Click
The only problem I have is my poor memory  
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I remember it like you do Kev.
The new rule was proposed. It was then discussed by those who were there, as there was a worry that it may be a dictate rather than an aspiration. It was then agreed that it would go into the rule book in a slightly amended form to show this.
Its how I remember it, and also what I wrote down on my copy of the rule proposals on the day.
The proposal was:
12.4.3 The Minimum track width is 2.4 meters. The start straight for finals is a minimum of 3 meters. The straight is a minimum of 20 meters in length.
The reason for the proposal was:
The 2m minimum track lane width rule is not being used sensibly. 2.4m allows for a more appropriate width for sections of the track far from the rostrum.
As you say though, lets move on. The racing is good at the naul, and its also dry