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My 2p
Why not use mavic reflex tubs? Nice grey rims, no brake track, inexpensive (£35 per rim), strong and light. They're also pretty easy to get a tub seated on/stretched over.
Mine have never put a foot wrong and I actually almost prefer them to my 'race' wheel set (rear disc and 55mm carbon front). You don't need wide rims on the track (unless you're buying zipps) as you'll be running 22mm tubs at high pressure.
If you are not racing I wouldn't bother with carbon, other than for vanity reasons. Same goes for aero spokes. Lots of people would disagree, but i just dont see the point. If you start racing, are super fit and still losing races by half a wheel then you might want to buy some speed.
Novatec are the the same as the on-one hubs PX are currently selling for 17quid a pop (silver only though..). There's not much that's significantly better until you get to Dura Ace.
If you build those PX hubs onto reflex rims, with sapim race spokes and get Vittoria Pista CS tubs on offer from chain reaction for £17 you could have a lovely set of wheels and tyres for around £175. Spend the savings on chainrings :)