it's weird how this game consistently places Kongs among the bad guys.
For one, there's the in-game driver selection (pictured above) where, for each of the silver, gold and amethyst classes, the "good guys" are listed first followed by the "bad guys". If this is not just a mere coincidence, why would Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong warrant being placed after Bowser, while Funky and Dixie wind up with the likes of Gold Dry Bones, Gold Dry Bowser and Sheriff Wario?
For two, Donkey and Funky Kong are featured as opponents in Vs. Mega challenges, as are characters such as Bowser, Koopalings, and Wario. As of this moment I can't name a Vs. challenge where you race against Yoshi, Rosalina, babies, or some other innocent face in the series.
I could see an argument being made that DK was, IP-wise, Mario's first nemesis, but why drag every other Kong with him? If K. Rool is ever added to the game, will he be placed next to Baby Rosalina?