Van Gisbergen is set to become the next New Zealander to tackle the US racing scene with a full-time move from Supercars to NASCAR next year.
He made his oval debut in the Truck Series on Friday, finishing a credible 19th, and will make a second Cup Series start on the Indianapolis road course tomorrow from eighth on the grid.
He has effectively been sharing the track with fellow Kiwis Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin who have been in action in IndyCar this weekend.
After winning the IndyCar race, Dixon heaped praise on van Gisbergen and his natural ability.
He also revealed that he has long tried to get van Gisbergen to give IndyCar a go, and believes it would be a better fit for someone with a strict road racing background.
"I've tried to get for years to get Shane to come and test an IndyCar," he said.
"It just didn't work out. Even in the IMSA programme, I think he would have been huge, a great teammate in that as well.
Source: Autosport