@Sunil Mathew thanks for this insight mate. I had similar issues the week before when i kept trying to push the Y61 in 1st gear around the bowl; i kept losing momentum.
At one stage i upshifted (2nd gear) and the whole truck reacted in an unbelievable manner, and i managed to keep momentum and speed to go around the bowl (twice).
Same like you, i am still learning to drive around bowls; once the engine starts screaming for the 2nd gear (or the rev limiter kicks-in), upshift and then fly (literally).
Cheers