Ross, under the agreement between VCC and Motorsport, VCC must recognise all Motorsport documents, except a VIC card is needed. However, the reverse does not apply. Roll protection is not required. There are events where both permits are in place, and probably more coming. That would mean you could run the VCC bit of an event, just as Taupo combined HRSCC/VCC December event.

Ray, from what I posted above I don't see where your concern is addressed (either way). In the day (horrible saying) I had to remove some trim before competing as scrutineers reckoned that they could come off and become spears! We would like to see bumpers, and as you say tidy, even from the stands, not necessarily right alongside. (20 foot paintjob is OK )
The real intent is addressed in the first paragraph.