The rule was put into effect to try and make sure that you had enough leverage over steering forces. The closer you move the bars toward the centerline the less leverage you are going to be able to exert with your arms. The bars might be 6" from the tube, but your arms are not going to have much leverage if the bars are pointing at you.
What you would like to do is eliminate the bars and just hang on to the triple clamp. That works for aero, just not for steering.
The tech guys know this and will rule appropriately.
