The Suspended Looping Coaster (SLC) model was manufactured by Vekoma and opened at the park for the 2004 season.

The Gauntlet was originally manufactured for Jazzland, a park located in New Orleans, however the sale was never completed.

[1] In late 2003, Themeparks LLC announced that they would purchase the roller coaster for their park Magic Springs.

Becky Branch of Jacksonville, Florida won the contest, choosing to name the ride "The Gauntlet.

[5] In a 2015 survey conducted by The Weather Channel, The Gauntlet was voted as the most popular thrill ride in Arkansas.