Jun 16, 2021 · History. In the 1970s, this roller coaster began operation at Adventureland in Illinois. It was named Super Italian Bobs and operated alongside the smaller Italian Bobs roller coaster.. In 1978 the roller coaster opened as Sidewinder at Legend City in Arizona.. The roller coaster opened in July 1984 at Wild West World in South Dakota. It closed with the park on September 1, 1986.