As a kid I remember reading an article in a hot rod magazine about a drag racer powered by a Merlin engine. It was quick, as you'd imagine, but easily overpower

As a kid I remember reading an article in a hot rod magazine about a drag racer powered by a Merlin engine. It was quick, as you'd imagine, but easily overpowered the tires of the time so not as quick as it could have been. I wonder what happened to it.