Of all the epic 4WD trips, the Simpson Desert would have to be right up there. For the first time in 60 years, the rains have flooded the region, making it impassable in many areas. So, who do we know that loves a bit of drama? Our mate Graham Cahill of course! This month, our resident 4WD photojournalist sets out to do the ultimate Simpson trip from Alice Springs to Birdsville. Joined by Aboriginal elder Lindsay Bookie, Graham gets a tour of the uncharted tracks of the North Simpson, learning the art of bush survival. From there, Graham heads to the Hay River Track to battle torrential rains and tyre-sucking mud, as they tackle one of the most remote and unforgiving journeys in Australia. On top of all that adventure, we join Allan Gray as he visits the very fi rst winner of the Ask Allan competition – will he come up with the answers? Fred Wright, the man behind ‘Right Said Fred’, is bringing you fuel-saving tips and techniques, and Extreme 4WD’s Rick O’Brien investigates the home of Sprintex Superchargers – and if we’re lucky, we might even get a sneak peek at Glenn’s supercharged 80! With a meal from Roothy and a few beaut customs also thrown into the mix, what more could a 4WDer ask for? 4WD Action: it’s as tough as crossing the Simmo after the Wet!