Sure, most track rats dream about wheeling the likes of a Porsche 918 Spyder or a McLaren Senna around a favorite road course, but the reality is that this caliber of expensive and exotic machinery is beyond the means of many. Don’t despair, though: Just because most of us can’t afford to track a six-figure supercar doesn’t mean we can’t turn some laps in something fun.
Several companies are making cars purpose-built for tackling the track without breaking the bank. Many of these cars can double as (reasonably) practical daily drivers, even if you’ve got mini-Stigs to cart around. Check out five of our favorite affordable sports cars perfect for track days in the slideshow above.