Works Connection Holeshot Device

Works Connection Pro Launch: The Holeshot Device Built by Racers, for Racers

When the gate drops, fractions of a second separate podium finishes from mid-pack battles. Holeshot devices have become the single most important mechanical advantage a motocross racer can bolt onto a dirt bike — and no brand has shaped that category more decisively than Works Connection.

Works Connection has been a market leader in holeshot devices since they introduced the Pro Launch in 2002, after roughly five months of testing and development. The Northern California company, which had been manufacturing skid plates and frame guards since 1989, was among the very first aftermarket manufacturers to bring a holeshot device to the public — pioneering a product that has since become standard equipment at every level of competition, from local amateurs to factory supercross teams.

The Pro Launch: Magnetic Innovation Over Spring-Loaded Convention

What truly sets the Works Connection Pro Launch apart from the competition is its engineering philosophy. Where most starting devices rely on a traditional spring-loaded button mechanism, the Pro Launch uses super-powerful magnets to lock the forks in their compressed position. Once the forks compress on the launch, the magnets retract the hook and release the suspension automatically — no springs to fatigue, no buttons to mis-time, no mid-race re-engagement to worry about.

The lever-style mechanism also features a chamfered engagement point, allowing the device to glide over the receiver on the way down and catch reliably on the way up. This design is widely praised for its consistency: it works race after race, in dirt conditions that would challenge lesser devices.

Installation is equally well-engineered. Works Connection supplies an aluminum template with pre-drilled holes, along with three different paper templates shaped for each major bike brand's fork guard, letting riders set the device at 90mm, 100mm, or 110mm to suit their style and body weight. A supplied drill bit makes the mounting hole straightforward to create — no guesswork, no fabrication.

Trusted at the Highest Level of the Sport

The Pro Launch isn't just popular on the amateur circuit. Factory teams including Star Racing Yamaha and HRC Honda have relied on Works Connection holeshot devices, making it one of the rare aftermarket products that crosses over from weekend warrior to professional race use without compromise. Works Connection proudly notes that the Pro Launch is 100% designed, manufactured, assembled, and raced in the USA — a point of pride that resonates with riders who want domestic-quality craftsmanship on their bike.

On tight motocross and supercross tracks where passing opportunities are scarce, securing the holeshot — reaching the first turn ahead of the field — can effectively determine the final finishing order. A holeshot device keeps the front forks compressed at the start, reducing front-end lift under hard acceleration and allowing the rear tire to grip and launch more aggressively. The Works Connection Pro Launch delivers that benefit with the reliability and consistency that race days demand.

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Whether you're lining up at a local amateur race or chasing a national podium, the Works Connection Pro Launch is the benchmark against which all other holeshot devices are measured. Browse the full lineup to find the right fit for your bike, or explore the complete Works Connection brand catalog for skid plates, frame guards, and other precision-made motocross accessories.