Zdeněk Kudrna (2 September 1946 – 1 June 1982)[1] was a Czech speedway rider.

[3] Kudrna was subject to several failed signing attempts with Cradley Heath Heathens and Bristol Bulldogs when he was due to race in Britain for the 1978 season.

1980 saw him move to the Birmingham Brummies[5] where he was nicknamed Kermit due to his bright green leathers.

The Czechoslovak authorities refused him permission to ride in the UK in 1981 but in 1982 he returned to the Brummies.

He had already qualified to go through to the next round when midway through the final race, his throttle stuck open and he crashed full speed into the barrier.