Thanks for comments / Kudos.
Training and racing at the track has improved my engine but more importantly my skill set. Without brakes and a free wheel, one develops great situational awareness. One has to read the pack at all times and be aware of other racers on the track. IMO, that is what makes Madison racers such great cyclists. Cav comes to mind. Even though we have a track very few racers take advantage of it. And MEA and I flew 400 miles to race and train at VSC.
One aspect I like about Racer Ex's picture is that is shows the steepness of the track. When we go around the track, we are perpendicular to the 45 degree banking but on the bike, it looks normal.