Road cars that work on a racetrack are rare. Here are five models that are brilliant on-road and with few minor tweaks can work in the pressure-cooker racetrack environment. All are priced less than $30K.

1. Renault Sport Clio 172 (Phase 1/2)

Renault sport clio

2. Mazda MX-5 (NA/NB)

Mazda -mx -5

3. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (V – VIII)

Mitsubishi lancer evo

4. Renault Sport Megane 250 Cup

Renault sport megane 1

5. Lotus Elise

Lotus elise 2002