This is a slippery slope but here we.
Suspension is like tires, they are all good. The key is taking the time to learn and work with someone who knows the product.
So for you, you might want to know know better on who to work with in the Midwest.
Take me for example, Im in St. Louis and work primarily with twin tube shocks which would be K-Tech, Ohlins and Bitubo. TSE is out of Wisconsin and works with Penske. So most riders who come to me know I was a Factory K-Tech tuner for MotoAmerica and want info on K-Tech or other twin tube shocks. I vary rarely get inquires about Penske cause they all go to TSE. Before he moved, many people went to Ken Hall out of Chicago for Ohlins.
You mentioned you do track days. Well whomever is supporting those trackdays will probably be one you want to talk to as they will be giving you support. So if you buy a Penske but go to Midwest Track Days, there is only so much I can do for you. I dont carry Penske parts or springs. Just like buying Bitubo from me and asking Ken Hall to support it wont do much good.
Hope this helps.