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I'd echo the above by saying that the greatest advantage of having your own track bike is being able to get the position dialled in for you, as opposed to any theoretical aero or stiffness benefit.
Being able to get the right bike fit, your own saddle and handlebars suited to your riding style will do wonders for performance - more than an investment in an aeroframe/wheels will.
Almost any track-specific frame will be very stiff (as above, when I take my track bike on the road it's not a particularly enjoyable experience). This is why "entry level" Dolan framesets are so prevalent - they get you to 95% of where you want to go without having to drop four figures on a frame you might not like, and most don't see the point of getting anything sleeker if they can just bang in a pair of race-day wheels.