SCC should verify this but Honda not bringing the CTR to the US is not a big deal in my book.  The motor and drivetrain are nearly the same as the Si.  But nore importantly, the Si has the better suspension.  I hear the CTR has a rear beam axle.  

Yes, the CTR does use a beam axle in back, while the Si uses independant suspension all-around. The main difference besides that is the body: hatchback vs. coupe. The Honda hatch lovers and "JDM/EDM grass is always greener" types aren't happy, but that's about it.  

sounds like we are not missing anything. It was nice to day dream that the type r would be a turbo though, I think most of us ultimately knew that it would be na. looks like scc are too much of idealists. I'm still waiting for the DC5.  

Americans do not like hatchbacks.. my bmw is proof of that  

I agree...we're not missing anything...if this happened back in 1999, yeah, it would have been cool.  Not now though...drive an EVO/WRX and you'll know.  Everyone's moving along...