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All of the frames mentioned above are of the 'not so light but very strong' variety. I mentioned them because of the V-/canti brake fittings. A true road/track frame would not have these. But then using road calipers would give you far more options levers wise, so would probably be your best bet anyway.
The most important thing is that the frame fits both you and its intended use. The Soma Rush is a great frame and would make a fast and durable SS with a carbon fork and the above spec (Miche hubs laced something like 32spoke 3x to the deep vs, and minus the V-brake). The geometry is pretty aggresive (track like), which would likely make it fast and fun and better suited to short distances (although this is a generalisation it seems..http://www.campyonly.com/mypages/05-15-04_davis_dc.html)
(I get the impression that you where going to run a rear brake only. Bloody dodgy subject on here 'brake set-up', but I personally would go F and R for SS and at least front for fixed. Braking the front wheel gives a far more powerful stopping force. I strongly recommend reading the whole site, but regarding braking... http://sheldonbrown.com/brakturn.html)
Check for more frame options here:
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread527-2.html