I run on a track with a short shutdown area so I always leave it in drive.
However.....
I have accidently put a car in reverse running thru the 1/4 at a test and tune session at MMP.
Apparently my shifter linkage had gotten out of adjustment and I didnt realize it till I put it in neutral > too late....
Luckily for me I didnt damage anything but the driveshaft and it was only slightly bent :shock: .
It locked up the rear tires for a sec and killed the motor instantly, as soon as I realized what had happeded I shifted it back into drive, maybe that saved me some damage, scared the pee out of me though. :lol:
I never even think about putting a car in neutral now, short track or not, just not worth the risk IMO.
Cp