The Kiwi has kicked off a full-time transition to the NASCAR system which will come into effect next year.
He will make two starts in the States this weekend, firstly in the Truck Series later today (local time) at Indianapolis Raceway Park, before a second Cup Series appearance at the Indianapolis road course on Sunday.
Speaking to media in the lead-up to those races, van Gisbergen hinted at a lack of fun in Supercars at the moment.
The three-time series champion has been long been vocal about his dislike of the new Gen3 cars, which he feels limit driver input and put a premium on set-up.
He expanded on those thoughts while appearing on the latest episode of the Dale Jr Download podcast.
"It's been a bit of a struggle [in Supercars] with how the series is at the moment," van Gisbergen told host Dale Earnhardt Jr. "It's not as enjoyable.
"It's just the new car and stuff, and there's so much background...
"They changed [the car]. A whole new chassis and concept. Everyone is the same, same parts.
Source: Autosport