On the track I hate the RMVB as i am stuck in 3rd at the end of a run. If something breaks I can't slip it into neutral, have to go down through the gears first.
This^^^ I decided to go with a forward pattern for the reasons stated. If for some reason you have to go to neutral, you have to go through 2 and 1 to get there, probably not good at 100 MPH.
As far as accidentally hitting neutral, a good rev limiter will save the day (I hope, lol).