Are you sure your local track isn't going to include rentals in the cost of the certification courses? That seems like a good way to keep interest down! I thought most tracks include rentals in the certification courses.

I was in your situation very recently:
Argon 18 Electron - looks a nicer in person than it does online, the welds are very well finished, it looks like its well put together (IMO)
Planet X Pro Carbon - looks nicer online than in person (IMO)

I bought the Planet X frameset to build up, to be determined how much of a 'noodle' it is

Also, you might be able to find good used track bikes locally, if you expand your definition of local to include Toronto.