Warsaw, NY Pulling Tractor Erupts in Flames on Maiden Voyage [VIDEO]

As the 2016 tractor pulling season gets underway, it was a rough start for a competitor from Warsaw, NY, during Thursday night's competition in Harrisburg, PA.

After a few tough seasons with his tractor know as "Ripper," Jack Volk has spent many hours in the off season getting a new version of the Ripper ready.

Just a few seconds into the maiden pull, the brand new New Holland pulling machine burst in to flames. No doubt, a costly and disappointing start to a long the 2016 season for the crew of the "Ripper."