Need help finding the best NASCAR game

I recently tried heat 5 and I don't like the handling model, so I'm trying to find an older NASCAR game. I have 3 requirements: -Must have a good handling model (similar to NASCAR '15) -Must be able to host a private match -Must be able to race against AI in multiplayer. My brother and I always used to play NASCAR '15 split screen on our Xbox 360, but we've long since moved out of our parents house and are in different areas of the country. It'd be great to get that same split screen experience, but in multiplayer. We tried Heat 5 and didn't like the handling model. We also tried NASCAR '15 for PC, but you can't fill the rest of the field with AI in multiplayer (you can only race against other players). Any suggestions??