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McLaren has long been one of the most successful manufacturers of racing cars in the United Kingdom, revered by fans along with the likes of Chaparral and Lola. The company, which is based in Woking, could have stayed in that successful niche, but instead made the potentially risky decision to begin manufacturing world-class supercars, and challenge Ferrari while turning itself into a household name. But how did McLaren go from racing cars to the new 250mph hypercar known as the Speedtail?