Ya I noticed that. Track tires are meant to be as light as possible so manufacturers ditch the protection.
Are there any road tires that would be OK on the track?
Tubular: Conti Sprinters may be one option.
Clincher: Conti Supersonics.
Personally I would never ride my track tires on the road - you never know when damage due to road use might cause a flat.
If you search around tire bargains can be found.