Well, the guy actually asked if it was worth it to purchase 1-2 run tires, and now it's a foam/rubber debate.
For the original question-- It sounds like you will be "just getting back into" TC and having to learn alot about the driving and setup of TC's. If this is the case then YES, you could benefit from 1-2 run tires instead of buying new ones.
Unless competing at the highest levels, pre run tires will serve you just fine, I use them all the time for club racing.